Movie-going is a time-honoured tradition – from the first commercial film screening in 1895 to the 2020s in Joburg, everyone loves a good film. And to celebrate this, Ster-Kinekor is bringing you "cinema classics at a classic price". For just R50 a ticket, you get two hours of quality entertainment and the chance to rewatch and relive some of your favourites.
Every Friday from Nov 2024 – Feb 2025, a new throwback film is released at Ster-Kinekor's Sandton City theatre and Cinema Nouveau in Rosebank Mall. Each film runs for one week from the release date, with multiple screenings per day.
NOVEMBER 2024
Featured in the movie line-up are some of the best-performing films in Ster-Kinekor's history, as well as some classics that deserve another showing on the big screen.
From Fri, Nov 8 – 1982 science fiction/action classic Blade Runner.
From Fri, Nov 15 – The Blue Lagoon, a 1980 coming-of-age teen romance.
From Fri, Nov 22 – Iconic 1988 action/thriller Die Hard, starring Bruce Willis.
From Fri, Nov 29 – 1987 dance biopic La Bamba, following the short-lived musical career of Ritchie Valens.
DECEMBER 2024
December sees some all-time favourite Christmas films getting screen time.
From Fri, Dec 6 – 2003 comedy flick Elf, starring Will Ferrell as a human among elves in the North Pole.
From Fri, Dec 13 – Everybody's childhood favourite, 1990 comedy Home Alone.
From Fri, Dec 20 – The beloved Dr. Seuss adaptation from 2000, How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
From Fri, Dec 27 – 1990 film Back to the Future Part III for science fiction fans.
JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2025
Stand-out classics usher in the new year, with Ster-Kinekor's January line-up.
From Fri, Jan 3 – The mind-bending 2014 sci-fi/adventure hit Interstellar.
From Fri, Jan 10 – A man lives the same day over and over in the 1993 movie Groundhog Day.
From Fri, Jan 17 – Tugging at those heartstrings is 2006 family drama The Pursuit of Happyness.
From Fri, Jan 24 – No Country for Old Men, 2007's classic thriller/western brings the blood.
From Fri, Jan 31 – A comedic take on the sci-fi genre with 1998's The Truman Show.
From Fri, Feb 7 – With a phenomenal cast telling a heartening tale, 1997 drama Good Will Hunting is as classic as they come.
